Bill
Bill > S79
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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To eliminate the disparity in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act (EQUAL Act), aims to eliminate the disparity in sentencing for cocaine offenses. The bill repeals provisions in the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act that impose harsher penalties for offenses involving cocaine base (commonly known as "crack cocaine") compared to offenses involving powder cocaine. The bill applies to pending cases and allows for the reduction of sentences for past cases involving cocaine base offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (36)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Richard Burr (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Rand Paul (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/79/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s79/BILLS-117s79is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s79/BILLS-117s79is.pdf.pdf |
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